Bulldogs scuffling along

Bulldogs @ Buzz May 16#2

The Oakville Buzz took on the visiting Halton Hills Bulldogs in junior B
lacrosse action Friday night at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. Bulldog
Jayson Crawford levels the Buzz's Keyan McQueen in front of the Halton Hills net, but the home side emerged with an easy 11-3 victory.

Although reinforcements are on the way, the Halton Hills Bulldogs find themselves in unfamiliar territory just seven games into the 2014 Ontario Jr. B Lacrosse League campaign.

The 4-3 Bulldogs lost just twice in each of the last two regular seasons, posting identical 17-2-1 records, but they've already dropped two games to their divisional rivals from Oakville after the Buzz dominated an undermanned Halton Hills squad 11-3 Friday night at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre.

Facing another South East Division foe at home Saturday, the 'Dogs downed the Mimico Mountaineers 9-7 after trailing 5-3 at one stage.

Fifth-year defender Jayson Crawford led the charge offensively Saturday with four goals and two assists. Tyler Nieuwendyk, Matt Hodgins, Jesse Oliver, Josh Oliver and Jamie Batten also scored for the hosts and Dustin Hanzelka earned the win in goal in front of 275 spectators.

Crawford, Josh Oliver and Batten were the lone Bulldog marksmen in the loss Friday in Oakville, in which the Buzz led 3-0 before the game was even four minutes old.

Halton Hills has a busy week ahead as the club plays host to the Mississauga Tomahawks Thursday at 8 p.m., followed by a trip to Mimico Friday evening. The 7-1 Green Gaels of Clarington make their annual trip to Georgetown Saturday, with a 7:30 p.m. start time at the Alcott Arena.